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Why are Tires Black?

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Have you noticed that almost tires on Car /ATV / Motorcycle are black ? Some newbies or hip hop artists would want some orange tires, or lime green ones, or baby blue for their vehicle . But it’s a little hard to find.So why are tires black ? Is there a specific reason for this color selection, or is it simply a coincidence? Regular automobile tires are black because one of the key ingredients in rubber tire compound is carbon black, which makes tires durable. Carbon black is tiny dust-like particles of jet black carbon.Actually Carbon Black is not added as a coloring agent,it is a filler.  1.Carbon Black increases the damping properties of rubber, thus transferring less shock loads to the automobile. 2.Carbon Black is a good conductor of heat and would help conduct heat away from the surface with contact to the road and help maintain a healthy tire temperature.An added bonus is that addition of carbon black increases the coefficient of friction with the road surface

Why My Steering Wheel Shakes: Top 3 causes and how to fix it ?

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What's the worst thing you've ever experienced while driving your car? Many people come to say one of the most annoying things that can happen to car is steering wheel shakes.Left unchecked, a shaking steering wheel often gets worse over time. If you have this problem, you may be able to continue driving for some time, but you should have it checked right away because it could be a malfunction that affects the safety of your vehicle. We have listed the top three common causes of steering wheel shaking as follows,hope this article will help you figure out what's wrong and what you can do to fix it. Causes of Steering Wheel Shaking 1.Warped Brake Rotors What's happening : If you feel a pulsing in the brake pedal and a wobbling of the steering wheel when slowing at highway speeds, your rotors could be signaling trouble. When you step on the brake and the brake pads press down on the rotors, the rotors become extremely hot. Naturally, this heat can cause t